Developing a mechanism to prevent illicit brokering in small arms and light weapons : scope and implications.

During the past decade, the problems posed by unregulated arms brokering activities have become an issue of growing concern for governments, international organizations and civil society in the context of international efforts against the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons. This study aim...

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Corporate Author: United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research
Format: Government Document eBook
Language:English
Published: Geneva, Switzerland : United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research, [2006]
Series:United Nations law collection.
Gun regulation and legislation in America.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:During the past decade, the problems posed by unregulated arms brokering activities have become an issue of growing concern for governments, international organizations and civil society in the context of international efforts against the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons. This study aims to identify common elements and options for regulation, to enhance understanding of the issue and to clarify its most complex aspects.--Publisher's description.
Item Description:"UNIDIR/2006/23."
"United Nations publications sales number GV.E.06.0.17"--Title page verso.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xxvii, 190 pages).
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.